John-paul James, PH.D., D.MIN., DACBN
John-paul James, PH.D., D.MIN., DACBN is a provider specialising in Nutritionist in Alexandria, VA, registered under NPI 1003212119. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Alexandria, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 11, 2026. Parking is available about 293 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 0.37 mi away. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.49 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 200 ft ~1 min
Parking 286 ft ~2 min
Parking 293 ft ~2 min
Hotel Courtyard Alexandria Old Town/Southwest 667 ft ~3 min
Hotel SpringHill Suites Alexandria Old Town/Southwest 719 ft ~3 min
Transit FC Route 310 Bus Stop 0.26 mi ~6 min
Transit 0.30 mi ~7 min
Gas station Telegraph BP 0.34 mi ~7 min
5700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria 22303
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Transit 0.37 mi ~8 min
Convenience Coastal Whole Sale Food 0.37 mi ~8 min
Gas station Speedway 0.37 mi ~8 min
Convenience Speedway 0.38 mi ~8 min
Gas station Shell 0.38 mi ~8 min
Restaurant Noi's Kitchen 0.38 mi ~8 min
2922 Duke Street, Alexandria 22314-4515
Tu-Sa 16:00-23:30
Restaurant Umiya 0.38 mi ~8 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 0.39 mi ~8 min
3050 Duke Street, Alexandria 22314
Mo-Su 05:00-20:00
Hotel Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle 0.41 mi ~9 min
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.43 mi ~9 min
Coffee Starbucks 0.49 mi ~10 min
Grocery Wegmans 0.50 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 2180 | MD | Health Educator |
This provider holds licence 2180 issued in MD. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Nutritionist covers
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 133N00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133N00000X | Nutritionist | — | VA | primary |
| 174H00000X | Health Educator | 2180 | MD |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003212119 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | PH.D., D.MIN., DACBN |
| Practice address |
2800 EISENHOWER AVE Alexandria, VA 22314 (240) 383-4800 Fax (240) 846-1533 |
| Mailing address |
9135 PISCATAWAY RD Clinton, MD 20735 |
| Other names |
John-paul James Doing Business As |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Sum = 41 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.